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Restaurants closed, gatherings banned, masks mandatory: Kenney

Restaurants closed, gatherings banned, masks mandatory: Kenney

The new restrictions include a ban on indoor and outdoor gatherings, which take effect immediately, along with the province-wide mandatory mask bylaw.
Premier Jason Kenney, two ministers to speak during Tuesday's COVID-19 update

Premier Jason Kenney, two ministers to speak during Tuesday's COVID-19 update

The appearance comes one day after Hinshaw said the province would need further restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Alberta.
City to hire social housing specialist

City to hire social housing specialist

“I think the time is right to make that investment into the social sector and into helping our families sustain or create a better life for themselves," said Coun. Jacquie Hansen.
St. Albert council votes to keep FCSS funding intact

St. Albert council votes to keep FCSS funding intact

Outside agencies "relieved" with decision to keep $300K
City to start planning for Red Willow Trail connection

City to start planning for Red Willow Trail connection

Project to explore possibility of filling in St. Albert's trail network
St. Albert temporarily pulls back on public art spending

St. Albert temporarily pulls back on public art spending

Council voted to pull annual allocation for second year in a row
Top doc says rural COVID-19 rising, but Kenney says cities focus of any new rules

Top doc says rural COVID-19 rising, but Kenney says cities focus of any new rules

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says tougher health restrictions likely to be aimed at Calgary and Edmonton are coming if current public-health orders don’t bend the curve down on COVID-19.
Mental health support in Alberta: something for everyone

Mental health support in Alberta: something for everyone

If you are among the many struggling with anxiety, stress, and depression during this pandemic, do not be afraid to get help.
Electrical franchise fee increase to go ahead

Electrical franchise fee increase to go ahead

Council voted down motion to freeze the fee for nine months
Twist of fate: Prairie provinces become COVID-19 hot spot in pandemic's second wave

Twist of fate: Prairie provinces become COVID-19 hot spot in pandemic's second wave

Since the fall, the spread of COVID-19 has increased everywhere, but daily case numbers on the Prairies have been matching areas with about double the population. 
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